I thought it was funny.
In a too serious way of course, because in a way, it isn't funny that we would probably just crucify him again if he were actually here.
The thought of Jesus running for President is actually, somewhat painful. Why do humans screw up his message? Why do we not have political leaders who actually live that deep and kind faith, and bring it into all levels of politics?
Why do we continue to treat human beings with disrespect, and a lack of true caring, and worship money, and worship power over others?
Terry Pratchett: "treating people as things, that's where it starts." That's where the problem starts.
Why? Why do we keep doing that, even with his message before us?

Although I am not Christian, many people assume that I am of that faith. I have a deep respect for Jesus Christ, as a person, a man, and a leader. Maybe that makes me a Christian, I don't know. What I do know, is that many of the beliefs that are common around me, I do not believe in, and I will not identify myself with those beliefs. I consider the practice of self-sacrifice, as practised in the Christian Church in general, to be extremely unhealthy... (But that's a whole other discussion. *g*)

If I am with Christians who I know share my beliefs and my struggles to live those beliefs, then I will say I am a Christian, and they treat me as one of them, and I am one of them.
"For he that is not against us is on our part."

In the same way, unless I am with people who understand that Witches are people who
a) don't even believe in the devil, much less worship it,
b) don't do anything else of what the popular nightmare-making machine says they do, such as take over people's bodies or minds, fly on broomsticks, etc. ad nauseum, the movie "The Craft", bla, bla, bla,
c) DO care for humanity and for the Earth we live in,
I will not use the word 'Witch' unless I have some idea of the associations it is likely to bring up.
(And I hope that the people here in Mudcat will respect me enough to ask questions before judging me on the word I just used.)

When people treat other people as evil incarnate, for whatever reason, I get angry.

To the Christians who are tired of people assuming things about your faith, I understand you perfectly.

My faith isn't even recognized as a religion in some places. Maybe it's better that way. It isn't bastardized in schools or used to justify corrupt, unhealthy policies and actions.
I am reluctant to even name my faith, it is so unnaccepted in this world.
(So-called 'Christians' blackened, hung, and burned the good name of my faith.)

I know many good people, some even consider themselves to be Christian.

I do the best I can. This makes me a human being.

Blessed Be,
hesperis